Photographer Dovber Hechtman presents a stunning gallery of the streets and icons of the historic Old City of Tzfas, one of the four holy cities in Eretz Yisroel, and known as “the city of mekubalim“.
Final Recipients of Merkos Libraries Initiative Announced
As the world celebrated the Rebbe’s 121st birthday on Yud Alef Nissan this year, the final 90 recipients of the Merkos library grants were announced, bringing to completion last year’s astronomical set of Kinus commitments to be achieved by the Rebbe’s 121st birthday.
Eastern Parkway Closed Sunday For Half Marathon
Sections of Eastern Parkway will be closed to traffic on Sunday between 2:00 am and 2:00 pm due to the Brooklyn half marathon. Significant traffic delays should be expected.
L’Chaim: Lew – Eckhaus
The L’Chaim of Mendel Lew of Peachtree City, GA and Rosie Eckhaus of Crown Heights took place Thursday night at the Jewish Children’s Museum.
Motzei Shabbos: Grand Siyum Harambam in 770
No less than three Siyumim in 770 will celebrate the triple Siyum Harambam this weekend. The entire community is invited to a grand siyum on Motzei Shabbos in 770.
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Be a Winner With ‘Shabbos Shua’ Learning
A Shabbos afternoon learning program for fathers and sons, launched in memory of Shua Kaminker a”h, is starting again this week in Crown Heights and Remsen Village.
Ephraim Mol, 85, AH
Rabbi Ephraim Mol, a Lubavitcher chossid and Holocaust survivor who was scheduled to recite the “Kel Malei Rachamim” prayer at the memorial event, passed away on Thursday night after suffering a stroke.
General Sharon Kept This Rebbe Letter in His Pocket
Six-Day War general Ariel Sharon received unique attention from the Rebbe in lengthy yechidus, long letters, and private messages. But there was one letter that he kept in his jacket pocket and read it over and over again.
Watch: Inside New York’s Massive Mitzvah Tank Parade
After joining this year’s Yud Alef Nissan Mitzvah Tank Parade, YouTuber Shloime Zionce published a video documenting his experience and presenting a behind-the-scenes look at the parade.
“Just One Flame” Lit Up an Entire Cruise Ship
Watch: Short film “Just One Flame” told the inspirational story of Mr. Berel Solomon and how his journey to Torah and mitzvos started with a single menorah which went on to light up a whole cruise ship, and his whole life.
Kfar Chabad Rosh Yeshiva Headlines Montreal Siyum Harambam
Harav Yosef Yitzchok Belinov, rosh yeshiva of Tomchei Tmimim Kfar Chabad, was the guest speaker at a Siyum Harambam at at Chabad of Cote S. Luc, headed by Rabbi Mendel Raskin.
Crown Heights Family Dealing with Mental Health Crisis
A family from Crown Heights is in need of your support as they deal with a severe mental health crisis as two members of the family require urgent psychiatric care, not covered by medical insurance.
North Miami Beach Community Gathers for Kinus Torah
The Chabad community of North Miami Beach gathered for a Kinus Torah, where local and guest speakers presented Torah classes on fascinating and relevant topics.
New Shluchim Will Establish Phoenix’s First Chabad Bukharian Center
Rabbi Emanuel Shimonov, his wife Miriam (nee Melamed), and their daughter Batsheva were recently appointed to establish the first Chabad Bukharian Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Bochur Injured in Car Accident Released from Hospital
Shneur Zalman Blesofsky, the bochur who was seriously injured when a van with 12 bochurim overturned into a deep ditch while returning from a Chof Beis Shevat trip to New York, has been released from rehab into outpatient care on Thursday.
Extending a Shabbos Walk
Ask the Rov: How do I extend the distance outside of the city that I can walk on Shabbos? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin replies.
How the Rebbe’s Rambam Takana Launched and Developed
In honor of the upcoming Siyum Horambam, marking the completion of the 42nd Rambam study cycle and the start of the 43rd, Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus presents an overview of this worldwide campaign instituted by the Rebbe.
Mrs. Sylvia Ivry, 82, AH
Mrs. Sylvia Ivry, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother from Crown Heights, passed away on Thursday, 29 Nissan, 5783.
L’Chaim: Zwiebel – Berkowitz
The L’Chaim of Mendel Zwiebel of Ann Arbor, MI and Biny Berkowitz of Montreal, Canada took place Wednesday night at Lubavitch Yeshiva.
Watch: Reb Yoel On Parshas Tazria
Watch: a short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Tazria with English subtitles and transcript.
Moshiach Event Draws 1000 In-Person Attendees and 15,000 Viewers
Over 1000 people attended in person and more than 15,000 people watched the event live. The evening event featured a diverse crowd from the NYC metropolitan area, with attendees from various segments of Klal Yisroel, and Anash.
Chayenu and Vaad Hatmimim Team Up to Promote Rambam Study
In anticipation of the triple Siyum Harambam and the beginning of the new cycle for all three tracks of daily Rambam study, Chayenu has announced a special promotion that will discount Chayenu3 for yeshiva Bochurim around the world
Panel Discusses the Struggles and Successes of Shlichus
In connection with the auspicious day of Chof Ches Nissan, a unique style shlichus panel was arranged where shluchim on the front lines shared valuable experiences in their shlichus